Harlan J. Berk

229th Buy or Bid Sale  –  19 November 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 229th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 19.11.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Crispina. Sestertius; Crispina; Rome, Sestertius, 12.64g. BM-411, underweight specimen. Obv: CRISPINA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: [DIA]NA - LV[CIFERA] around, S - C across field, Diana standing r. holding torch slanting upwards with both hands. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. This is apparently a scarce reverse type for sestertii of Crispina: only one specimen in the BM collection, about five in CoinArchives Pro, and none among the 31 sestertii of Crispina in the Guelma hoard.struck om sm. planchet; some isolated rx. porosity. Superb portrait. Virtually MS / Fine

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Starting price 163 USD
Estimate 250 USD
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